SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100 - £125 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex needs?

Are you confident providing intimate and personal care within a SEND school environment?

Are you a patient and resilient SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEND school in Wakefield that supports children and young people with complex needs across Key Stage 1 / KS1 through to Key Stage 4 / KS4. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils can access education alongside the individual care and specialist support they require.

The school is looking to take on a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant for short or long-term work, supporting pupils with complex needs throughout the school day. The successful SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant will provide learning support alongside intimate and personal care, helping pupils access activities safely and promoting their independence wherever possible.

The successful SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with complex needs
• Previous experience providing intimate and personal care
• Experience supporting pupils within a SEND or specialist education environment
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Confidence supporting pupils across KS1 to KS4
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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